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1 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Method and guidelines There are two international organisations that set up guidelines and interpretive breakpoints for bacteriology and susceptibility testing. The CLSI or Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute is a non-profit organisation with a mission to develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide. Their laboratory testing standards are based on input from and consensus among the industry, governments and healthcare professionals. The CLSI has a Veterinary Subcommittee that approves clinical interpretive breakpoints: this means that the breakpoints of sensitivity discs are related to the actual clinical cure for a certain disease. The EUCAST or European Committee on antimicrobial susceptibility testing is jointly organised by institutions linked to the European Union such as EMA (European Medicines Agency). EUCAST has formed a Veterinary Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (VetCAST). This committee is aimed at dealing with antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens of animal origin and animal bacteria with zoonotic potential. VetCAST plans to define clinical MIC breakpoints for new veterinary antimicrobial agents, review breakpoints for generic drugs and give advice on the bacterial spectrum of veterinary antimicrobial agents. This handbook is based on the CLSI guidelines, unless otherwise specified. Possible testing methods Agar disc diffusion The agar disc diffusion test is the most widely used and versatile method for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of a majority of bacterial pathogens. The methodology for this test is described further in this manual. When performed according to recommendations, with careful standardisation and the use of quality controls, disc diffusion is a reproducible and accurate method for AST. Broth microdilution The broth microdilution test is not further described in this manual. Disc diffusion zone diameters and MIC breakpoints from broth microdilution are correlated. However, the zone diameters may not correspond precisely to the listed MIC breakpoints due to differences in the methodologies. Therefore, extrapolation of inhibition zones to MIC values is not possible. Disc diffusion Materials needed Media Mueller-Hinton agar (MHA) without supplements for Enterobacteriaceae, staphylococci and enterococci. Mueller-Hinton agar with blood (MH-F) for streptococci. 14
2 Figure 1. Use Mueller- Hinton agar with blood (MH-F plates; left) for streptococci and Mueller-Hinton agar (MHA, right) without supplements for Enterobacteriaceae, staphylococci and enterococci. For streptococci, the EUCAST recommends MH-F agar (Mueller-Hinton agar with 5 % horse blood and 20 mg/l beta-nad), while the CLSI recommends MH agar with 5 % sheep blood. The breakpoints published by each organisation are set using their own recommended plates. Figure 2. Antimicrobial paper discs for each antimicrobial to be tested. 15
3 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Paper discs Antimicrobial paper discs for each antimicrobial to be tested, with the correct dose for the bacterial species to be tested. Discs can be dispensed with single dispensers or multi dispensers. Discs have to be stored in accordance with the guidelines to ensure correct results. Sterile inoculating loop (10 µl size) Disposable plastic inoculating loops or wired inoculating loops (with a Bunsen burner for sterilisation) are used for inoculation of the plates with one loop full of milk. In case mixed cultures grow from milk samples, single colonies can be picked with a sterile inoculating loop to subculture pure colonies. Instructions Obtain single identified colonies With milk obtained aseptically from a mastitic quarter, streak to obtain single colonies on blood agar (Fig. 4). One loop (10 µl) of milk is used to inoculate each plate. When necessary, subculture to obtain pure colonies before preparation of the disc diffusion test. Make an identification of the pure isolate(s). Since breakpoints vary for different species, sensitivity testing without correct identification has very little value. Standardisation of the Tip s concentration of the inoculum is important. If you take too many colonies, the bacteria will be able to overgrow the antibiotic. The resulting inhibition zone will be too small and the bacteria incorrectly identified as resistant. Preparation of the inoculum Suspend 3-5 similar colonies from the agar plate using a sterile loop or cotton swab and suspend in 4-5 ml of sterile 0.9% saline. The density of the colony suspension (inoculum) should be equivalent to 0.5 McFarland and is preferably measured with a photometric device. Alternatively, a 0.5 McFarland standard can be used to visually compare the inoculum. The density can be adjusted by adding more organisms if the density is less than 0.5, or adding more saline if the density is more than 0.5 McFarland. Application of the inoculum The inoculum should be used within 15 minutes of preparation. A sterile cotton swab is immersed in the inoculum and excess fluid removed by turning the swab against the inside of the tube to avoid over-inoculation of the plates. The inoculum is spread evenly over the entire surface of the plate by swabbing in three directions. 16
4 Method and guidelines Sterile swabs Figure 3. Sterile swabs are used to pick colonies for preparation of the inoculum, and for application of the prepared inoculum on the AST plates. Figure 4. Diagram of a plate-streaking technique and an example of the result of this technique for S. aureus from milk. The goal is to dilute the numbers of bacteria growing in each successive area of the plate as it is rotated and streaked so that isolated colonies will appear on the plate. This technique will enable picking single colonies for AST testing. Figure 5. The density of the inoculum should be equivalent to 0.5 McFarland and is preferably measured with a photometric device. Alternatively, a 0.5 McFarland standard can be used to visually compare the inoculums. 17
5 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Application of discs Apply the discs firmly on the agar within 15 minutes of preparing the inoculum (otherwise the bacteria start to grow before the discs have been applied, altering the sizes of the inhibition zones). The number of discs should be limited so that overlapping of zones is avoided. Use no more than six discs on a standard 90 mm plate, eight discs on a 100 mm plate and 12 on a 150 mm circular plate. Incubation of plates Invert the plates and incubate them within 15 minutes of disc application. Over-stacking of plates in the incubator may influence the distribution of heat. Incubate the plates for hours at 35 ± 2 C before reading. Incubate Enterobacteriaceae, staphylococci and enterococci in ambient air and streptococci in 4-6 % CO 2 enriched air. Examination of plates Examine the growth on the plates. A correct inoculum results in confluent, even growth, with circular inhibition zones. If individual colonies can be seen, the inoculum is too light and the test must be repeated. Reading the zones Zone edges should be read at the point of complete inhibition as judged by the naked eye with the plate held at about 30 cm from the eye. Measure the zone diameter with a ruler, calliper or an automated zone reader. Read MHA plates from the back against a dark background illuminated with reflected light (Fig. 7). Read MH-F plates from the front with the lid removed illuminated with reflected light (Fig. 8). The plates have to be tilted in the light in order to correctly distinguish the outer zones of inhibition. If distinct colonies are observed within an inhibition zone, subculture the colonies, check for purity and repeat the test if necessary. When the colony found within the diffusion zone is not a contamination, the test has to be reported as resistant. Tip s Store discs, including those in dispensers, in sealed containers with a desiccant and protect from light. Store backup stocks at -20 C unless indicated otherwise by the supplier. Store working supplies of discs at < 8 C. To prevent condensation, allow discs to warm to room temperature before opening containers. Dispose of discs appropriately once the expiry date has passed. Reflected light means that a spotlight is directed towards the plate and the light from the spotlight is reflected from the plate to your eyes. This can be seen in figures 8 and 9. It is generally advised that a spotlight is used in the lab for proper inspection of plates. 18
6 Method and guidelines Figure 6. A visual 0.5 McFarland standard. Figure 7. Measure the zone diameter with a ruler, calliper or an automated zone reader. Read MHA plates from the back against a dark background illuminated with reflected light. Figure 8. For correct reading and measuring of MH-F plates, they have to be evaluated without the lid and illuminated with reflected light. The plates have to be tilted in the light for correct visualisation of the inhibition zones. 19
7 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Special cases Ampicillin (Enterobacteriaceae) Ignore any fine growth that may appear as an inner zone on some batches of MHA. Penicillin (S. aureus) Sharp zone edges are an indication for resistance in staphylococci (β-lactamase production). Disc diffusion is very reliable for the detection of β-lactamase producers, provided that the zone diameter is measured and the zone edge is closely inspected. Examine with transmitted light (plate held up to light). S. aureus with a sharp zone edge (see Fig. 10) and zone diameter > 26 mm = Resistant. Inducible AmpC resistance (Enterobacteriaceae) AmpC is a resistance gene that codes for β-lactamase. AmpC is not always expressed to the same extent in some Enterobacteriaceae. It has to be induced by an antimicrobial first: clavulanic acid and cefotaxime are strong inducers, ampicillin is only a moderate inducer. For this reason, Enterobacteriaceae that are reported as resistant to cefotaxime or to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid must be reported as resistant to all penicillins and cephalosporins. Detection of inducible clindamycin resistance 4 (D-test) (Staphylococci and streptococci) Some resistance genes need to be triggered before they come into action. Such triggering is more easily induced in the animal than on an agar plate. A simple in vitro test would therefore report them as susceptible, while in the animal, the resistant gen would become active and protect the bacteria against the antibiotic. Such inducible resistance exists for clindamycin. It can be triggered by placing a macrolide agent on the same plate. Place an erythromycin disc and a clindamycin disc next to each other (for staphylococci mm apart, for streptococci mm apart). Inspect plates illuminated with reflected light. In case of inducible clindamycin resistance, the diffusion zone of the clindamycin disc will reveal a typical D- shaped zone with flattening at the side next to the erythromycin disc (Fig. 11). Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (all bacteria) Sometimes fuzzy zones appear. In this case, inner zones are the ones to be measured. Ignore haze or faint growth up to the disc within an otherwise clear zone (Fig. 9). 4. Fiebelkorn KR et al., Practical disc diffusion method for detection of inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci. J. Clin. Microbiology Oct.; 41 (10):
8 Method and guidelines Figure 9. For trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, read the inner zones when double zones appear. Ignore haze or faint growth up to the disc within an otherwise clear zone. Figure 10. Penicillin-resistant S. aureus with sharp zone on the left, and penicillin-susceptible S. aureus with a fuzzy zone edge on the left. Figure 11. Typical appearance of inducible clindamycin resistance with a D-shaped zone as a result of a reduced zone diameter at the side next to the erythromycin disc. 21
9 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Criteria for disc diffusion Gram-positive panel Staphylococci and streptococci Table 1 Antimicrobial Disc Bacteria Zone Reference Observations S( ) R (<) ß-lactams Benzylpenicillin 1 unit STAPH STREP Oxacillin 1 µg STREP Cefoxitin 30 µg SAU CNS Aminoglycosides Neomycin 10 µg SAU Preliminary breakpoint MecA screen ECOFF proposed by EUCAST Gentamicin 10 µg SAU CNS Kanamycin 30 µg All bacteria CLSI 2 Amikacin 30 µg SAU CNS Macrolides Erythromycin 15 µg STAPH and STREP Lincosamides Clindamycin 2 µg STAPH STREP Trimethoprim sulfonamide combinations Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 1,25/ 23,75 STAPH (25) µg STREP Tetracyclines Tetracycline 30 µg STAPH STREP Quinolones Ciprofloxacin 5 µg STAPH for all fluorquinoles Full cross- resistance and flumequine Enrofloxacin 5 µg STAPH CLSI 2 ß-lactam- aminoglycoside combination Cefalexin + kanamycin (Ubrolexin ) 15/ 30 µg STAPH and STREP CLSI 2 and literature 3,4 Validated with pharmacokinetic data in the udder. Penicillin + framycetin (Ubrostar ) 10/ 100 µg STAPH STREP Literature 5 Validated with pharmacokinetic data in the udder. STAPH: all staphylococci. SAU: Staphylococcus aureus. CNS: coagulase negative staphylococci. STREP: streptococci 22
10 Method and guidelines Gram-negative panel Enterobacteriaceae Table 2 Antimicrobial Disc Bacteria Zone Reference Observations S( ) R (<) ß-lactams Ampicillin 10 µg Entero Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid 20/ 10 µg Entero Cefalexin 30 µg Entero Cefotaxime 5 µg Entero ESBL/ AmpC screen. Aminoglycosides Neomycin 10 µg Entero ECOFF proposed by EUCAST. Gentamicine 10 µg Entero Kanamycin 30 µg All bacteria CLSI 2 Amikacin 30 µg Entero Trimethoprim sulfonamide combinations Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole Tetracyclines 1,25 / 23,75 (25) µg Entero Tetracycline 30 µg Entero CLSI 2 Quinolones Ciprofloxacin 5 µg Entero Enrofloxacin 5 µg Entero CLSI 2 ß-lactam- aminoglycoside combination Cefalexin + kanamycin (Ubrolexin ) 15/ 30 µg E. coli CLSI 2 and literature 4,5 Validated with pharmacokinetic data in the udder. Penicillin + framycetin (Ubrostar ) 10/ 100 µg Entero Literature 5 pharmacokinetic data Validated with in the udder. Note: criteria may change; see the EUCAST website or most recent CLSI document. References to tables 1 and 2 1. EUCAST, Breakpoint tables for interpretation of MICs and zone diameters. V CLSI Vet01-S2., July Performance standards for antimicrobial disc and dilution susceptibility tests for bacteria isolated from animals; second informational supplement). 3. Pillar et al., Evaluating the in vitro susceptibility of bovine mastitis pathogens to a combination of kanamycin and cefalexin: recommendations for a disc diffusion test. J. Dairy Sci., 92: Silley et al., Susceptibility of coagulase-negative staphylococci to a kanamycin and cefalexin combination. J. Dairy Sci., 95 : Pillar et al., In vitro susceptibility of bovine mastitis pathogens to a combination of penicillin and framycetin: Development of interpretive criteria for testing by broth microdilution and disc diffusion. J. Dairy Sci., 97 :
11 ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING ON MILK SAMPLES Quality control Each lab, irrespective of the size or the amount of samples processed, needs a quality control plan. Without regular cross-checking, results lose their validity. Use the control strains specified to monitor the performance of the test. These strains may be purchased from several commercial sources. Store control strains under conditions that will maintain the integrity of the strains. Storage on glass beads at -70 ºC in glycerol broth (or commercial equivalent) is a convenient method. Non-fastidious organisms can be stored at -20 ºC. Subculture a bead on the appropriate non-selective medium every week and check for purity. From this pure culture, subcultures can be prepared for one week. For fastidious organisms that will not survive on plates for five to six days, subculture the strain daily for no more than one week. Acceptable ranges for control strains are in the table below. Control strains should be tested daily until performance is shown to be satisfactory (no more than 1 in 20 tests outside control limits). At this stage, testing frequency may be reduced to once a week. If performance standards are not met, the cause must be investigated. In addition to routine QC testing, participation in a national proficiency test for AST is advised for general feedback on quality improvement. 24
12 Control strains for QC of AST according to the disc diffusion method, including target and range zones for the specific strains. Table 3 QC strains for AST - disc diffusion method 1 S. aureus ATCC (NCTC 12973, CIP , DSM 2569, CCUG 15915, CECT 794) Antimicrobial agent Disc content Inhibition zone (mm) Target Range Benzylpenicillin 1 unit Ampicillin 2 µg Cefoxitin 30 µg Gentamicin 10 µg Erythromycin 15 µg Clindamycin 2 µg Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole µg Tetracycline 30 µg Ciprofloxacin 5 µg Cefalexin-kanamycin (Ubrolexin ) µg Penicillin - framycetin (Ubrostar ) 3 10/ 100 µg Str. pneumoniae ATCC (NCTC 12977, CIP , DSM 11967, CCUG 33638) Antimicrobial agent Disc content Inhibition zone (mm) Target Range Benzylpenicillin 1 unit Ampicillin 2 µg Erythromycin 15 µg Clindamycin 2 µg Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 1,25-23,75 µg Tetracycline 30 µg Ciprofloxacin 5 µg Cefalexin-kanamycin (Ubrolexin ) µg Penicillin - framycetin (Ubrostar ) 3 10/ 100 µg E.coli ATCC (NCTC 12241, CIP 76.24, DSM 1103, CCUG 17620, CECT 434) 2 Antimicrobial agent Disc content Inhibition zone (mm) Target Range Ampicillin 10 µg Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid µg Cefalexin 30 µg Cefotaxime 5 µg Gentamicin 10 µg Ciprofloxacin 5 µg Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole µg Cefalexin-kanamycin (Ubrolexin ) µg Penicillin - framycetin (Ubrostar ) 10/ 100 µg EUCAST, Routine and extended internal quality control as recommended by EUCAST, V5.0, NCTC, CIP, DSM, CCUG and CECT are alternative sources for the ATCC type of reference strains. 3. CLSI quality control for disc diffusion tested on S. aureus ATCC and S. pneumoniae ATCC
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